What you'll learn
Learn to design signature jewellery with our short jewellery courses in Sydney.
This fun, structured and relaxing silver jewellery course invites absolute beginners through to people with an art or craft background to learn basic jewellery-making skills.
Wax modelling is an excellent way to create intricate silver jewellery pieces. In class, you will be designing and carving a wax ring or pendant model into your desired shape, which will then be cast off-site in sterling silver, ready for you to add any finishing touches and polishing. This course can be ongoing and we encourage you to re-enrol in this course or join our Silver Jewellery Making Course: Beginners 101 if you wish to work on your own project or at your own pace.
All materials and tools are included, except for the sterling silver casting. The casting cost will vary depending on its size and weight. Please, feel free to discuss your project with your tutor to estimate your costs.
You'll be able to create your own unique jewellery or create limited edition ranges of silver jewellery for sale.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this silver jewellery course, you should be able to:
- Practise wax and casting techniques
- Clean up castings
- Use wax carving tools to achieve the desired design
- Manufacture designs for sale
You will design and make
- A silver ring OR
- A silver pendant
Course content
What will be covered in this silver jewellery course?
- Appreciate the art and science of the lost wax technique
- Make rings from strips of wax sheet
- Work with tube wax and carve a ring or pendant shape
- Clean up castings
- Finish and polish silver castings
Intended audience
Who is this silver jewellery course for?
This course is for all levels.
Please note that is course is not suitable for students under the age of 18yrs.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
Materials provided
- Wax for modelling and carving
- All tools and materials (except for your castings)
What to bring to class
- The cost of the castings at the last session (Varies depending on size and weight, currently the price of metal per gram is $1.75 [Sep 2020]).
- Masks, apron and safety goggles
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes
- Long hair must be tied back
Course testimonials
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Keri said: I really enjoyed this course. For me, having a goal for each lesson would have helped me make sure I was on track. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to finish my wax mould in time so it could be sent for casting after the third lesson. Overall, I'd do this course again, it's extremely good value and it was nice to be in a class with a small number of participants.
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Eretta said: Great & well equipped studio, very knowledgeable & nice tutor, and easy to reach the venue by public transport. Highly highly recommended.
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Lana said: Small class size. Knowledgeable and helpful tutor. Flexibility to cater to student projects.
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Kirsty said: Gavin was a very relaxed and fun teacher who willingly shared lots of extra knowledge about jewellery design with us.
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Sabina said: I really enjoyed the Wax Modelling for Silver Casting course. The tutor was knowledgeable and kept the classes going at a good pace. I was happy to complete a piece of silver jewellery and take home the skills home to keep on creating.
Course tutors
Shan Shan Mok
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